Account Director

The MISSION Group; Filleigh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brand growth agency is seeking an experienced Account Director to join their B2B team in a hybrid capacity. The role involves driving client relationships, overseeing project delivery, and mentoring team members. Ideal candidates will have agency experience with integrated campaigns and strong leadership skills. The position comes with competitive benefits, including a comprehensive holiday scheme, pension contributions, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days' holiday, increasing to 29

Company pension scheme

Medical Cash Plan

Employee Discount Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Outstanding training opportunities

Employee referral scheme

Company Christmas closure

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Highly experienced in managing senior client relationships.
• Ability to spot opportunities that drive sustainable growth.
• Excellent at mentoring and supporting team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of client work across assigned accounts.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Oversee project teams providing direction and support.
• Manage contracts and account profitability accurately.
• Champion agency values and foster a positive culture.

Skills

Agency experience managing integrated campaigns

Strategic and commercial awareness

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication

Curiosity and creativity

Solutions-focused attitude

Job description

Account Director - B2B
Bristol, Clifton (BS8) or Filleigh, North Devon - Hybrid
Competitive + Benefits

A little about us….

Bray Leino is a full-service brand growth Agency established in North Devon in 1973, with further offices in Bristol, London and beyond, servicing national and global B2B and B2C Clients.

About the Role...

We are seeking an experience Account Director to join our B2B team. As an Account Director at Bray Leino, you’ll take the lead in driving trusted, long-term Client relationships and shaping the work that makes a real difference.

You’ll be the central link between our Clients and the Agency — ensuring projects run smoothly, deliver exceptional results, and contribute to commercial growth. Acting as a true business partner, you’ll oversee the strategic, commercial and creative direction of your accounts, working closely with our planning and creative teams to develop work that’s insightful, effective and results driven.

You’ll also play a key part in mentoring and motivating your team, creating an environment where everyone can perform at their best and grow in their roles

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of Client work across assigned accounts, ensuring high-quality outcomes and smooth project management

• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with senior Client stakeholders, acting as their key agency partner

• Collaborate with strategy and planning teams to shape clear, insightful briefs that drive effective creative and commercial results

• Oversee project teams, providing direction, support, and constructive feedback to ensure excellence in delivery

• Manage contracts, fees, and account profitability with accuracy and transparency

• Report financial performance data clearly and on time

• Support and develop team members through coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities

• Champion agency values and foster a collaborative, positive working culture

• Stay informed on market and industry trends to identify opportunities for Clients and the Agency

• Lead the onboarding process for new Clients following successful pitches

About the Person…

• Agency experience managing integrated campaigns and senior Client relationships.

• Strategic and commercial awareness, with the ability to spot opportunities and deliver sustainable growth

• Strong leadership skills, with a coaching mindset that empowers and supports your team

• Excellent communication and influencing abilities, with a collaborative approach that builds trust across Clients and colleagues

• Curiosity and creativity, staying close to market trends and what’s next for your Clients’ businesses

• A solutions-focused attitude, with calm under pressure and a focus on delivering the best possible outcome

And in return…

• 25 days’ holiday, increasing to 29 after two years’ service, plus Bank Holidays

• Company pension scheme, with enhanced Employer contributions after 1 years’ service

• Medical Cash Plan – including employee assist programme, contributions to dental, optical, physio etc.

• Employee Discount Scheme – an online platform for all staff offering a variety of discounts at various shopping outlets, gyms etc

• Electric Car Purchase Scheme, via Salary Sacrifice

• Outstanding training and progression, including access to LinkedIn Learning and The Mission Group Learning Management System

• Employee referral scheme

• Regular staff social events

• Company Christmas closure

• Long service awards

• Cycle To Work scheme

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Mission Share Scheme

Here at Bray Leino, we’re celebrators of difference. We know it’s where Creativenergy comes from. So, our culture’s open, diverse and inclusive. Whether you’re coming for an interview or have been with us for years, what matters is your talent and character; the rest is what makes you, you.

We’re committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed (Level 1) Employer. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to; ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, communicating and promoting vacancies, offering an interview to those with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job and anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required.

We are also a part of…

The MISSION Group Plc.

Delivering measurable, results-driven campaigns as the preferred creative partner for real business growth. We offer top-tier agencies, strategic specialisms and global reach delivering outstanding performance for brands. We call it Work That Counts™

Over 1,100 people across 25 locations and 3 continents.

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